FORMED FIBER TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
Where Ideas Take Shape
Headquartered in Auburn, Maine, USA, our nonwoven fabrics and fiber products are exported to customers all around the world. Formed Fiber's proprietary technology is also used in the manufacture of goods produced and marketed through international licensees in key global automotive production centers.
With this strategic global advantage, Formed Fiber Technolgies is well positioned to provide quality nonwovens to diverse markets and customers throughout the world.
No matter where your business is located, we are ready and able to serve you with uncompromising quality and efficiency.
HISTORY
Founded on Innovation
| 1979
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Albany International established a small venture group.
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| 1984
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Gates Corporation purchased and expanded this group. The new
company -- Gates Formed-Fibre Products, Inc. -- transformed
the automotive trunk carpet business by introducing
CON-FORM®, a moldable felt
substrate, and other technical textiles.
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| 1989
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Gates began manufacturing polyester staple fiber for its own
use and for others in the North American textile industry.
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| 1990's
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Gates invented TARA-LOCK®, a highly wear-resistant veloured
nonwoven that revolutionized the interior trim market segment
and continues to be a popular material choice among automotive OEMs.
Gates also developed and patented
CON-FORM®II, providing the
automotive industry with an improved substrate that achieves
stiffer parts with less weight while exhibiting superior thermal
and dimensional stability.
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| 2003
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Morgenthaler Partners, a
leading middle-market buyout firm, acquired Gates Formed-Fibre
Products and renamed it Formed Fiber Technologies, Inc. FFT
serves as a platform for building the leading, one-stop fiber product
and systems supplier to automotive and non-automotive markets.
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| 2003
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Formed Fiber Technologies acquired Martin Color-Fi, the leading
manufacturer of solution-dyed polyester staple fiber based in
South Carolina. In 2004, FFT expanded
Color-Fi's product line to
include polypropylene fiber. This vertical integration
assures FFT a reliable and cost-effective supply of raw materials.
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VISION
Long-Term Solutions
We recognize that our company serves many roles: supplier, buyer,
employer, investment, and community member. Our vision is focused on achieving
excellence in every aspect of our operations.
Customer Satisfaction
FFT is an innovative technological leader dedicated to customer
satisfaction. We strive to continuously improve our products and services to
provide superior quality and value.
Human Resources
FFT is a progressive and open company which values each individual's
participation as an important contribution to our collective success.
Leadership
FFT is a strong competitor, working hard to be the best in the industry,
controlling costs to grow in sales and profits, constantly expanding
product offerings, and serving our customers well.
Financial Strength
FFT is a financially sound institution with the strength and stability
necessary to support our strategic direction which emphasizes the long-term
benefits of investments.
Values
FFT is a successful, prudent, and efficient company with high ethical and
environmental standards. We are responsive to our customers, employees,
community, and all stakeholders.
Community Involvement
FFT is an active partner in our communities, participating in numerous organizations such as American Red Cross, United Way, March of Dimes, Chambers of Commerce, and many others.
CUSTOMERS
Global Appeal
The world's most popular automakers choose our interior trim
products because of our long-standing reputation for excellence. We
consistently deliver on our promises with reliable products, competitive
pricing and exemplary service.
Style, performance and economy are combined in every FFT product.
Clean lines and finish characterize the FFT look. Fine fit and
precision contours are the FFT signature.
You will find FFT products in vehicles where quality matters.
Alfa Romeo
Fiat
Ford
GM
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Holden
Honda
Jaguar
Lotus
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Land Rover
Mitsubishi
Nissan
Peugeot
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Subaru
Toyota
Vauxhall
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ENVIRONMENT
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
FFT is committed to providing a healthy and safe workplace for our associates and to conducting our business in an environmentally responsible manner. Management of environmental protection is an integral aspect of our business operations and a responsibility of all managers in our facilities.
Our day-to-day operations tell a great environmental story. Each year, we recycle 12 million pounds of PET resin, the same kind of plastic commonly used for drink bottles.
We recycle the equivalent of
100 million 2-litre bottles
each year
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Converting this large volume of recycled material into highly functional and attractive products is a significant contribution to protecting the environment we all share.
Imagine this journey:
The empty soda bottle left over from your lunch goes to a local collection center where it is crushed and baled before heading to a recycler where it is chopped into flakes, then washed and dried. The plastic continues on to FFT, where it is converted into polyester staple fiber, then takes shape as nonwoven fabric and is shipped to automotive OEM's and converters.
Environmental Management
Our Maine and Ohio plants are certified ISO 14001, a globally recognized standard for environmental management systems.
ISO 14001 requires that a facility undergo a rigorous internal process to develop, implement, and maintain an environmental management system.
The focus and discipline of third-party certification to the Environmental Management System is the right thing for our community, employees and our business.
Certification substantiates our commitment to the environment, but it also affirms our ongoing program to continually improve performance.
| FFT Environmental Policy
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At Formed Fiber Technologies, everyone, in every function, is involved, empowered and committed to customer satisfaction, continuous operational improvement and environmental stewardship, using systematic approaches and processes.
- We are committed to conducting our business in an environmentally responsible manner. Management of environmental protection is an integral aspect of our business operations and is a responsibility of all managers in our facilities.
- We are committed to complying with all relevant environmenatl regulations and other statutory requirements.
- We are committed to continual cost-effective improvement in environmental performance, including pollution prevention.
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FFT has developed and put into action methodical practices designed
to benefit the environment. Our Environmental Management System formalizes a framework for setting and reviewing the
company’s environmental objectives and targets. This is accomplished through systematic
approaches and processes, with checks and balances at the heart of the management system.
The FFT management system involves broad environmental awareness
training for all associates and specific environmental training pertaining to individual
job duties.
For more information about our environmental management policy, contact us at salesmail@formedfiber.com .
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